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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarek Hamdi (ranked 4170 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousri Hlali (ranked 7382 p4p, 0 weight class). Hlali has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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178 cm
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157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tarek Hamdi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yousri Hlali!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamdi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamdi somewhat.
Hamdi scores with a hook to the body. Hlali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hlali looks winded!
Hamdi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hlali is trying to defend but Hamdi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Hamdi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi with the ground and pound but Hlali uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamdi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamdi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hlali's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamdi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hamdi pushes down on Hlali's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hamdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hamdi wants to control but Hlali is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamdi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamdi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamdi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hamdi thows a huge punch but Hlali dodges it nicely.
Hamdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamdi moves nicely into side control.
Hamdi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hlali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamdi works over Hlali's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamdi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamdi somewhat.
Hlali tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hamdi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamdi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Hamdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown but Hamdi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamdi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hlali manages to circle out of the way.
Hlali tries to keep at a distance but Hamdi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hlali is trying to break free.
Hamdi has hold of one of Hlali's legs. Hlali is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamdi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hamdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamdi content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamdi wants to control from the top but Hlali keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Hamdi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hamdi throws a low kick but Hlali avoids it.
Hamdi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamdi somewhat.
Hamdi avoids the body shot from Hlali.
Hamdi is looking to counter the offense by Hlali and move into the clinch.
Hlali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlali moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamdi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamdi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi is trying to push Hlali away but Hlali has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamdi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hlali walks away with a smile on his face. Hamdi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamdi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Hamdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlali is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlali looking to control.
Hamdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hamdi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hlali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamdi, into his guard.
Hlali tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamdi is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamdi looking to control.
Hlali won't allow Hamdi to sweep him here.
Hamdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamdi has his feet on Hlali's thighs here. He's pushed Hlali off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hlali screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarek Hamdi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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